Royal Tunbridge Wells is a town in Kent bordering East Sussex and around 1 hour from London. The perfect place for a long weekend away to enjoy great food and drink, long country walks and also a busy town with great shopping!

Here are our choices for Best Things To Do In West Malling!

1. The Lazy Fox, Mark Cross

Why not visit The Lazy Fox in Mark Cross. Nestled in the Kent countryside, this is one of our best pubs for views! Sit out on our patio area and look over at the rolling fields with plenty of livestock!

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2. The Vineyard, Lamberhurst

Royal Tunbridge Wells is a town in Kent and is located right next to the East Sussex border. Situated only 1 hour from London, Tunbridge Wells is the perfect countryside escape boasting great food and drink, shopping and walks!

You can find The Vineyard in the village of Lamberhurst in Tunbridge Wells. The Vineyard isn’t far from the famous Scotney Castle. We also offer bedrooms at The Vineyard, so you can enjoy the local amenities and a comfy, cosy bedroom to stay in at the end of the day.

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3. Scotney Castle

Scotney Castle is an English country house with formal gardens south-east of Lamberhurst in the valley of the River Bewl in Kent, England. It belongs to the National Trust.

Scotney Castle is a great place to enjoy with the kids with beautiful gardens, nice café and loads to learn along the way!

Plus, just around the corner is The Vineyard, serving great pub grub and boasting beautiful coach houses to stay the night in – it makes for the perfect weekend trip.

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4. Dunorlan Park

Dunorlan Park is located right in the centre of Tunbridge Wells. A large park great for kids, dog walks and picnics alike.

There are many events held at Dunorlan Park including fireworks displays and even live music.

The park wraps around a huge boating lake that you can rent a pedalo or boat for and enjoy with family and friends!

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5. Trinity Theatre

If theatre is your thing. you’ll love Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. Trinity’s building alone is simply beautiful to look at, not to mention the large variety of theatre, musicals and shows held there.

Find your familiar favourites as well as slightly less well-known shows here – kids are welcome to many of the performances!

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A Cheeky Extra: The Great House, Hawkhurst

We couldn’t leave off The Great House, Hawkhurst. Being our first ever pub, The Great House is very special to us at Elite Pubs. Boasting a gorgeous outside area including our private dining shacks, you get the proper English pub experience here with loads of great walks around the area – perfect for kids and doggos!

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